Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers

27 votes

It seems that most of the dark noir stories seem to happen during a time when electricity was still hip and cool, like in Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers. The plot doesn't waste time as it draws you to the two main characters, Clair and Ethan. The soon-to-be-wed couple plan to meet when Clair's train gets derailed following an attack from a mysterious faceless assailant. The couple find themselves hunted, and soon enough, Clair is kidnapped. Ethan must then go on a quest to save Clair and confront the faceless culprits and the haunting faceless forces behind their existence.

About Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers

The noir story is rarely ever joyful, with a few bits of humor like flickers of candlelight at the bottom of the deepest and darkest pit. This game follows a noir story that tries to keep things colorful while displaying darker elements. This isn't about solving a murder or fighting a cult; it's about using your ingenuity to complete an investigation and save someone's life. Everything is in plain sight but in such a way that only careful observation will be able to find them. This is a challenge for your eyes and your mind as you pursue this case and solve the various puzzles that appear.

How to Play

Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers is a 2D hidden object game about a man trying to save the bride from a dangerous group using the mouse. To interact with the elements on the screen, move the cursor over to them and click the Left Mouse Button. There will also be times when you can drag objects by holding the Left Mouse Button and moving the cursor. The goal is to solve all the puzzles in a scene and continue onward. The game ends when you either complete or abandon the case.

The main menu lets you dive into the action with Clair traveling on a train. From there, you'll learn the basics of interacting with the different objects. Objects of interest will have a slight sparkle around them, while at other times, all objects in a space can be interacted with. The puzzles tend to involve collecting particular objects from areas or finding specific objects to proceed, such as keys to open locks or tools to activate mechanisms. The hint button in the corner can highlight objects you should be looking for but will have a cooldown between uses. If you gather all the items and solve all the puzzles, you can proceed to the next scene.

Tips and Tricks

As a hidden object game, the objects are made to blend in very well with their surroundings, mainly when they're clustered together. Relying on logic is a solid base for getting leads on certain items, but you'll need to be more experimental at other times. Try to search based on shapes rather than colors or details.

Game Details

Developer: Alawar Entertainment Inc.
Platforms: Web Browser (PC and mobile) and iOS
Languages: English

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FAQs

When was Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers?

The App Store claims that the game was released in December 2012 and was last updated in May 2016.

Is Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers free?

The game is currently free to download and play on its available platforms, but it also comes with in-game purchases.

Is Dark Strokes: Sins of the Fathers difficult?

Hidden object games mainly test observation, so you can usually take your time in each scene to find what you need and solve the puzzle once you figure it out.

Dark Strokes: Sins Of The Fathers belongs to Hidden object and Adventure tags.
This game has received 27 votes, 22 positive ones and has an average score of 2.6.
It's playable on desktop devices and also mobile ones.

Release date: 2025-01-31.